According to the online Merriam-Webster dictionary, the words stupid and stupidity entered the English language in 1541. Since then, stupidity has taken place along with fool, idiot, dumb, moron, and related concepts as a pejorative appellation for human misdeeds, whether purposeful or accidental, due to absence of mental capacity. Definition. Stupidity is a quality or state of being stupid, or an act or idea that exhibits properties of being stupid. In a character study of The Stupid Man attributed to the Greek philosopher Theophrastus (c. 371 â c. 287 BC), stupidity was defined as mental slowness in speech or action.
The National Insurance Maternity Benefit is paid to insured women who are away from work as a result pregnancy. The benefit is comprised of a weekly payment of a Maternity Allowance (to maximum of 14 weeks paid in a lump sum) and a Maternity Grant of $3,750.00. The benefit is not paid if a pregnancy has lasted less than 26 weeks unless the pregnancy resulted in a live birth. You may, however, be entitled to sickness benefit. Who Can Claim Maternity Benefit (Allowance and Grant) You can claim for the maternity benefit if - You are between the ages of 16 and 65; You are an insured woman;
If you have a miscarriage or an abortion, you are entitled to 6 weeks leave by law. Under the Maternity Benefits Act of 1961, you're entitled to maternity benefits at the rate of your average daily wage for the period of your absence, for a maximum period of 12 weeks (6 weeks before delivery and 6 weeks after).